Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%
Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% |
| Generic | Timolol Maleate |
| Weight | 0.5% |
| Type | Ophthalmic Solution |
| Therapeutic Class | Drugs for miotics and glaucoma |
| Manufacturer | Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.Dosage
Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% dosage
Eye drops Solution: Initially, instill 1 drop of 0.25% solution bid into the affected eye(s), may increase to 1 drop of 0.5% solution bid if there is inadequate response; decrease to 1 drop once daily if controlled. Do not exceed 1 drop bid of 0.5% solution.Gel-forming eye drops:0.25% or 0.5% Gel-forming eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) once daily.Side Effects
Burning and stinging sensation of the eyes, bradycardia, hypotension, arrhythmia and AV or SA nodal block, CHF, pulmonary oedema, Raynaud's phenomenon, headache, dizziness, fatigue, asthenia, abdominal discomfort, nausea, constipation, hypoglycaemia.Precaution
Patients with inadequate cardiac function, DM, myasthenia gravis, cerebrovascular insufficiency, history of atopy. Avoid abrupt withdrawal as it may exacerbate angina symptoms or precipitate MI in patients with coronary artery disease, or precipitate thyroid crisis in patients with thyrotoxicosis. Patients undergoing major surgery. May mask signs of hyperthyroidism and hypoglycaemia. Ophth soln should not be used as monotherapy for angle-closure glaucoma. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.Interaction
Although Timolol used alone has little or no effect on pupil size, mydriasis resulting from concomitant therapy with Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% and epinephrine has been reported occasionally. Drug interactions of Glumol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% have been noticed with concomitant administration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents (both oral and topical), calcium antagonists, catecholamine-depleting drugs, digitalis, quinidin, clonidine, injectable epinephrine.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Timolol should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.Lactation: Timolol has been detected in breast milk following oral and ophthalmic drug administration. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from Timolol in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.Contraindication
Timolol is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity to any component of this product.Acute Overdose
There have been reports of inadvertent overdosage with Timolol Ophthalmic Solution resulting in systemic effects similar to those seen with systemic beta-adrenergic blocking agents such as dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest.Storage Condition
Store between 15-30° C. Avoid freezing and protect from light.Innovators Monograph
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